Importance of Physical Exercise

As the world is moving towards automation, the technology is primarily used to enable equipment to run automatically with minimal human intervention. As technology progresses to create human comfort, people are beginning to have more mental work than physical work. It is more common in today’s times to see people sitting at their desks working on their computers rather than doing physical labor. The proportion of people doing mental work has increased drastically over physical labor. 

This change comes along with a reduction in physical activity, resulting in a sedentary lifestyle. Lack of exercise can lead to an increase in chronic diseases. Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining optimum health. Having regular physical activity can help improve brain health, reduce the risk of heart diseases, manage weight and strengthen bones and muscles. 

Some of the popular methods of physical activity include going to gym, yoga, dancing, walking, running, aerobics, biking etc. There has been a rise in different brands of gyms around the world as it grows to be a popular go-to for physical exercise and building bone and muscle strength. Some of the recognized gyms include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Gold’s Gym, LA Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness.

In the wellness and self care arena, yoga has become increasingly popular. It offers all round benefits for mental and physical health. Rooted in the ancient wisdom, it offers a holistic approach to gaining command over one’s body and mind. Some of the eminent institutions imparting yoga in its purest form include Isha Yoga center, Iyengar Yogashraya, The Yoga Institute, Kaivalyadhama Health and Yoga Research Center, Ananda in the Himalayas, Parmarth Niketan Ashram. It is important to find credible institutions which provide yoga in its true essence and not distorted versions of it to obtain its benefits. 

Dancing and aerobics have been very much in fashion amongst the youth especially. Styles like Zumba, Cardio, aerobic routines etc have been very enjoyable especially amongst the youth. Zumba especially is known for high calorie burn workouts. 

Ultimately, physical activity is much needed to maintain optimum health. Regular physical activity contributes to the prevention of several chronic diseases. It can be linked with lower risk of premature death. It is also observed that the volume of physical activity is directly proportional to health status.